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Unitarian Universalists have a long and somewhat complicated history with the American Freedom Movement. This sermon will examine some of the twists and turns of our history and where we are today. (Our designated offering this week will benefit BLUU, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalists, which provides support, information and resources for Black UUs, and … Continued
This month’s worship them is “Soteriology,” which is the study of religious doctrines of salvation. As Unitarian Universalists, what, if anything, do we believe saves us? Is the concept of salvation relevant to us in the 21st century? If so, how are we (and our world) saved. This sermon will consider these and other questions. … Continued
Letterboxing is a quirky hobby combining orienteering, puzzle solving, journaling, and treasure hunting, dating back to the 1850’s in Dartmoor, England. As we begin 2017, with our well-intentioned resolutions in tow, we’ll explore Letterboxing as a spiritual metaphor for getting lost (in healthy ways) — stepping off the well-worn paths from here to there in … Continued
Christmas Eve Services will be held at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Brightwood, Bethel Park. The 5 p.m. service will be an intergenerational, family-friendly event featuring music from our children, youth and others, as well as stories and a brief reenactment of the Nativity. The 7 p.m. service will be contemplative in nature … Continued
The Spiritways Leadership Team cordially invites you to celebrate Yule on Sun., Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in Shadyside. Yule or Yuletide (“Yule time”) is a Pagan religious festival observed by the historical North Germanic peoples, later being absorbed into and equated with the Christian festival of Christmas. The earliest references to Yule are by way of indigenous Germanic month names meaning … Continued
This service will be comprised of holiday-themed music from various Sunnyhill members and friends, including the choir, children’s choir, string ensemble and other individuals and groups of all ages and many different styles. Come celebrate music and the season!
We are in the midst of the holiday season, whether we feel like celebrating or not. But the holidays are about more than gifts and decorations and parties. Both Christmas and Hanukkah have resistance to the dominant culture as part of their histories. This service will explore how the holidays this year might represent an opportunity to work in solidarity with others … Continued
The recently deceased singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen wrote about the experience of darkness in profound and creative ways. But, at the heart of many of his songs and poems was a message of hope and perseverance in spite of the darkness all around. This service will explore the music and theology of Leonard Cohen.
One of Sunnyhill’s many gifts to Eileen and me was the joy of giving thanks during worship, social activities, and personal connections. We found Sunnyhill to be a positive, affirming, and supportive group—on the whole. Before you pat yourselves on the back so hard you strain something, the other side of thanksgiving deserves mention. We … Continued
Imago Dei means “image of God.” Unitarianism and Universalism rejected the image of God as a wrathful, vengeful, punitive deity who sits in judgment of humans who are inherently sinful. But what, if any, are the images of God that are more in keeping with UU theology? And why might our image of God be … Continued
